Attack on Israeli embassy staff in Washington, DC by far-left activist

SOURCE www.jpost.com
Elias Rodriguez, a member of the far-left Party for Socialism and Liberation, killed two Israeli embassy staff members outside the Capitol Jewish Museum in Washington, DC. He shouted 'Free, free Palestine' during the attack.

Key Points

  • Elias Rodriguez was an active member of the Party for Socialism and Liberation
  • He killed two Israeli embassy staff members and shouted 'Free, free Palestine'
  • Rodriguez had a BA in English and worked as an oral history researcher
  • He made a political donation to the Joe Biden campaign in 2020
  • PSL posted an 'anti-genocide pledge' on social media after the attack

Pros

  • Highlights the background and motivations of the attacker

Cons

  • Involves a tragic loss of life